2027 Apprentice - Digital (Software Development) - Belfast
PA Consulting15 hours ago
Belfast, United KingdomEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Work with experienced software developers and consultants to understand client requirements and develop custom software solutions.
- Learn and implement new technologies and software development best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and help ensure high levels of code quality.
- Meet with clients to understand requirements and provide solutions.
- Write documentation and conduct client training sessions.
- Develop software and contribute to high-level technical designs with business analysts, software architects, user researchers, and experience designers.
- Work with test and DevOps specialists and service managers on automated software releases from development to production.
- Continuously improve software development skills and knowledge.
Requirements
- Be working toward or have achieved CCC at A-level or equivalent, ideally including a STEM subject.
- Secure a separate place on Ulster University’s Computing Science BSc course.
- Have a passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects.
- Have familiarity with a programming language or framework such as Java, C#/.NET, or JavaScript.
- Have a basic understanding of relational and/or non-relational databases such as MS Access, MS SQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
- Have awareness of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, problem-solving ability, analytical thinking, communication skills, collaboration, reliability, and a passion for data.
- Meet applicable UK security clearance and residency requirements where required, including at least five years of continuous UK residency for roles requiring higher national security vetting.
Benefits
- Full-time apprenticeship with 20% of working time allocated to the apprentice programme.
- Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the Belfast office or on client site; candidates must live within commuting distance of Belfast.
- Role starts in September 2027.
- Potential salary of £27,500.
- Part-time study toward a Computing Science BSc in partnership with Ulster University.
- Coaching, mentoring, real client project experience, and opportunities to work across different sectors and development lifecycle stages.
- Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare.
- 25 days of annual leave plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve, with the option to buy five additional days.
- Generous company pension scheme.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Tax-efficient benefits including cycle to work and give as you earn schemes.
- Opportunities to participate in community and charity initiatives.
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About PA Consulting
PA Consulting is a management and technology consultancy that designs and delivers strategy, digital systems, and physical products for public- and private-sector clients. It works across defense and security, government, health and life sciences, financial services, energy and utilities, consumer, and transport markets. Founded in 1943 and headquartered in London, it operates globally and is majority-owned by Jacobs.